CO7 6DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO7 6DU

CO7 6DU, Colchester has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This CO7 6DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO7 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO7 6DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO7 6DU, encompassing approximately 437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO7 6DU area, explore the CO7 6DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO7 6DU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

CO7 6DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.150.00%
Shoplifting12.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.570.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.570.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.86-50.00%
Public order14.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.580.00%
Other theft29.150.00%
Public order14.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO7 6DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1